by Michelle Spalding | Feb 2, 2019 | Office Life, Productivity
I remember the sinking feeling that came over me when a speaker at an event I was attending reminded us that we all have the same 24 hours in a day, it’s how we use them that separates us. Ouch, I thought, there were so many things on my list I felt like I needed to... 
by Michelle Spalding | Jan 14, 2019 | Productivity, Tools & Resources for your Transaction Coordinator Business
One of my favorite business books is The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. The book tells the story of why many small businesses fail and offers suggestions on preventing it. Much of it has to do with systems or lack thereof. Systems are what can help you take... 
by Michelle Spalding | Aug 17, 2018 | Productivity, Sales & Marketing for your Transaction Coordinator Business, Tips & Tools
Almost daily I get unsolicited emails from people asking me to use their services. These people do not know anything about me, nor have they taken the time to check out my Transaction Coordinator business. Never once have I done business with any of them. I click... 
by Michelle Spalding | May 27, 2018 | Inspiration, Productivity, Tools & Resources for your Transaction Coordinator Business
Several years ago, I had a big exciting idea, I’d write a book about the things I’d learn as the owner of a transaction coordinator business. It would help Realtors and transaction coordinators alike learn some of the secrets I’ve learned to successfully manage... 
by Michelle Spalding | Mar 23, 2018 | Productivity, Tips & Tools
No, I haven’t completely lost my mind, although after 23 years in real estate that is entirely possible. Nor do I suggest we go back to some time pre-email or even pre-internet and attempt to do business, bear with me and please keep reading. Email in and of its self... 
by Michelle Spalding | Feb 13, 2018 | Productivity, Tips & Tools
Sometimes I can’t believe that it’s been 13 years since I started my own business. Other times it feels like it’s been forever. Over the years there have been a lot of things I’ve learned, many the hard way, that I wish I’d learned before stating. Here are my top 8:...